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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.99, 831.88 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.99, 831.88 and 189.28 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.99 : 831.88 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.99/831.88 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.99x = 831.88 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.99x = 157,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,455.69/554.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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