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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 831.15 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 831.15 and 143.22 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 831.15 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/831.15 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 831.15 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 119,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,034.55/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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