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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 829.08 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 829.08 and 187.59 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 829.08 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/829.08 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 829.08 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 155,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,527.12/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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