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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.21, 829.72 and 188.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.21, 829.72 and 188.00 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.21 : 829.72 = 188.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.21/829.72 = 188.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.21x = 829.72 × 188.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.21x = 155,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,986.56/553.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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