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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 831.22 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 831.22 and 143.30 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 831.22 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/831.22 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 831.22 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 119,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,113.83/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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