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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 831.11 and 188.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 831.11 and 188.85 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 831.11 = 188.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/831.11 = 188.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 831.11 × 188.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 156,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,951.06/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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