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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.11, 830.90 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.11, 830.90 and 188.80 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.11 : 830.90 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.11/830.90 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.11x = 830.90 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.11x = 156,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,873.92/554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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