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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.07, 829.40 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.07, 829.40 and 187.76 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.07 : 829.40 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.07/829.40 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.07x = 829.40 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.07x = 155,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,723.06/553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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