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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.70 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.70 and 143.59 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.70 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.70 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.70 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 119,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,423.80/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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