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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.57, 831.34 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.57, 831.34 and 189.11 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.57 : 831.34 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.57/831.34 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.57x = 831.34 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.57x = 157,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,214.71/554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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