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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 832.39 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 832.39 and 189.64 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 832.39 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/832.39 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 832.39 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 157,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,856.07/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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