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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 831.29 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 831.29 and 143.33 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 831.29 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/831.29 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 831.29 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 119,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.92/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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