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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 831.52 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 831.52 and 189.54 is: 284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 831.52 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/831.52 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 831.52 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 157,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,605.47/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.00

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