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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.39 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.39 and 183.88 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.39 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.39 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.39 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 152,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,873.91/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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