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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 831.89 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 831.89 and 189.40 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 831.89 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/831.89 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 831.89 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 157,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,554.86/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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