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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.64 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.64 and 143.57 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.64 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.64 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.64 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 119,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,398.55/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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