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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 831.84 and 189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 831.84 and 189.33 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 831.84 = 189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/831.84 = 189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 831.84 × 189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 157,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,492.27/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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