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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 832.14 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 832.14 and 189.72 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 832.14 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/832.14 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 832.14 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 157,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,873.60/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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