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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 830.98 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 830.98 and 188.70 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 830.98 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/830.98 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 830.98 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 156,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,805.93/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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