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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.86, 832.36 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.86, 832.36 and 189.56 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.86 : 832.36 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.86/832.36 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.86x = 832.36 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.86x = 157,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,782.16/554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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