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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.78, 832.30 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.78, 832.30 and 189.57 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.78 : 832.30 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.78/832.30 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.78x = 832.30 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.78x = 157,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,779.35/554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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