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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 832.01 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 832.01 and 189.32 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 832.01 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/832.01 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 832.01 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 157,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,511.97/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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