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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 832.17 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 832.17 and 189.75 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 832.17 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/832.17 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 832.17 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 157,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,904.26/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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