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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 832.01 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 832.01 and 143.80 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 832.01 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/832.01 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 832.01 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 119,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,643.19/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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