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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.11, 829.40 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.11, 829.40 and 187.80 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.11 : 829.40 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.11/829.40 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.11x = 829.40 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.11x = 155,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,761.32/553.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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