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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 830.73 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 830.73 and 188.69 is: 282.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 830.73 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/830.73 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 830.73 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 156,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,752.52/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.87

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