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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.42, 831.68 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.42, 831.68 and 189.12 is: 283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.42 : 831.68 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.42/831.68 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.42x = 831.68 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.42x = 157,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,286.38/554.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.70

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