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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 832.10 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 832.10 and 189.59 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 832.10 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/832.10 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 832.10 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 157,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,752.73/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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