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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 830.67 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 830.67 and 188.74 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 830.67 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/830.67 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 830.67 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 156,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,780.66/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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