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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 830.89 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 830.89 and 188.76 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 830.89 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/830.89 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 830.89 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 156,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,838.80/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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