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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 829.62 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 829.62 and 187.86 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 829.62 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/829.62 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 829.62 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 155,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,852.41/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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