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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 831.23 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 831.23 and 188.88 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 831.23 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/831.23 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 831.23 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 157,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,001.78/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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