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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 830.91 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 830.91 and 188.75 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 830.91 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/830.91 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 830.91 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 156,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,834.26/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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