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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.47, 831.70 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.47, 831.70 and 189.25 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.47 : 831.70 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.47/831.70 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.47x = 831.70 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.47x = 157,395.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,395.07/554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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