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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 832.13 and 189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 832.13 and 189.55 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 832.13 = 189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/832.13 = 189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 832.13 × 189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 157,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,726.90/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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