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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.02, 831.20 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.02, 831.20 and 188.78 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.02 : 831.20 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.02/831.20 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.02x = 831.20 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.02x = 156,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,913.94/554.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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