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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 831.14 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 831.14 and 188.94 is: 283.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 831.14 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/831.14 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 831.14 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 157,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,035.59/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.43

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