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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 829.93 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 829.93 and 188.33 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 829.93 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/829.93 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 829.93 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 156,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,302.32/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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