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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.03, 829.69 and 187.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.03, 829.69 and 187.85 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.03 : 829.69 = 187.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.03/829.69 = 187.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.03x = 829.69 × 187.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.03x = 155,858.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858.87/553.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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