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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.60, 831.58 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.60, 831.58 and 189.20 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.60 : 831.58 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.60/831.58 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.60x = 831.58 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.60x = 157,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,334.94/554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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