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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 831.14 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 831.14 and 183.94 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 831.14 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/831.14 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 831.14 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 152,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,878.62/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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