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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.65 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.65 and 184.25 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.65 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.65 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.65 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 153,227.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,227.35/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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