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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 831.40 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 831.40 and 189.11 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 831.40 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/831.40 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 831.40 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 157,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,221.42/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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