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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 832.05 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 832.05 and 189.36 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 832.05 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/832.05 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 832.05 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 157,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,556.99/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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