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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.24, 829.50 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.24, 829.50 and 187.93 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.24 : 829.50 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.24/829.50 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.24x = 829.50 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.24x = 155,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,887.94/553.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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