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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 831.95 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 831.95 and 189.44 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 831.95 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/831.95 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 831.95 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 157,605.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,605.74/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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