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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 832.02 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 832.02 and 189.44 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 832.02 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/832.02 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 832.02 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 157,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,617.18/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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