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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 831.90 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 831.90 and 208.01 is: 311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 831.90 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/831.90 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 831.90 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 173,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,043.52/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.81

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