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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 831.22 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 831.22 and 188.92 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 831.22 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/831.22 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 831.22 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 157,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,034.08/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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