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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.27, 829.98 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.27, 829.98 and 188.12 is: 282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.27 : 829.98 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.27/829.98 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.27x = 829.98 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.27x = 156,131.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,131.69/553.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.20

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