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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 830.95 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 830.95 and 188.95 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 830.95 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/830.95 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 830.95 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 157,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,008.00/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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