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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 832.26 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 832.26 and 189.60 is: 284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 832.26 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/832.26 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 832.26 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 157,796.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,796.50/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.43

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