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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 831.33 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 831.33 and 188.94 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 831.33 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/831.33 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 831.33 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 157,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071.49/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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