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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.89, 832.66 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.89, 832.66 and 189.93 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.89 : 832.66 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.89/832.66 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.89x = 832.66 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.89x = 158,147.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,147.11/554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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