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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 831.87 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 831.87 and 189.38 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 831.87 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/831.87 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 831.87 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 157,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,535.38/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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