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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.50, 831.82 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.50, 831.82 and 189.18 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.50 : 831.82 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.50/831.82 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.50x = 831.82 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.50x = 157,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,363.71/554.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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