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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.20, 831.31 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.20, 831.31 and 143.31 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.20 : 831.31 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.20/831.31 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.20x = 831.31 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.20x = 119,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.04/554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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