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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 832.51 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 832.51 and 189.67 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 832.51 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/832.51 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 832.51 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 157,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,898.01/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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