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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 831.48 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 831.48 and 189.04 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 831.48 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/831.48 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 831.48 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 157,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178.82/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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