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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 832.01 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 832.01 and 189.27 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 832.01 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/832.01 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 832.01 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 157,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,473.59/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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