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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 832 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 832 and 208.10 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 832 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/832 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 832 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 173,139.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,139.20/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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