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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 829.84 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 829.84 and 187.92 is: 281.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 829.84 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/829.84 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 829.84 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 155,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,943.53/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.92

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