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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 830.86 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 830.86 and 188.73 is: 283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 830.86 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/830.86 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 830.86 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 156,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,808.21/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.03

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