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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 832.22 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 832.22 and 189.46 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 832.22 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/832.22 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 832.22 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 157,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,672.40/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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