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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 830.52 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 830.52 and 188.73 is: 282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 830.52 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/830.52 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 830.52 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 156,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,744.04/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.90

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