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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831.19 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831.19 and 188.83 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831.19 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831.19 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831.19 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 156,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953.61/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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