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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.15, 829.68 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.15, 829.68 and 187.90 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.15 : 829.68 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.15/829.68 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.15x = 829.68 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.15x = 155,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,894.09/553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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