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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.17, 831.38 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.17, 831.38 and 188.95 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.17 : 831.38 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.17/831.38 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.17x = 831.38 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.17x = 157,089.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,089.25/554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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