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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 831.17 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 831.17 and 143.21 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 831.17 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/831.17 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 831.17 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 119,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,031.14/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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