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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 832.13 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 832.13 and 189.39 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 832.13 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/832.13 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 832.13 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 157,596.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,596.63/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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