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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 829.91 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 829.91 and 188.01 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 829.91 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/829.91 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 829.91 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 156,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,031.85/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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