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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.10 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.10 and 207.39 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.10 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.10 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.10 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 172,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,361.83/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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