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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 831.74 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 831.74 and 189.31 is: 283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 831.74 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/831.74 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 831.74 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 157,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,459.17/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.74

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