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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 831.02 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 831.02 and 188.83 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 831.02 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/831.02 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 831.02 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 156,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,919.90/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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