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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 831.23 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 831.23 and 188.87 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 831.23 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/831.23 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 831.23 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 156,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,993.47/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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