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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 832.08 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 832.08 and 189.53 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 832.08 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/832.08 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 832.08 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 157,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,699.96/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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