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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 831.55 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 831.55 and 189.17 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 831.55 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/831.55 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 831.55 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 157,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,304.31/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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