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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.26, 829.28 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.26, 829.28 and 187.94 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.26 : 829.28 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.26/829.28 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.26x = 829.28 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.26x = 155,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854.88/553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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