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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 831.86 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 831.86 and 189.43 is: 284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 831.86 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/831.86 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 831.86 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 157,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,575.49/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.12

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