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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 832.20 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 832.20 and 189.69 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 832.20 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/832.20 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 832.20 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 157,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,860.02/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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