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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.29, 829.95 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.29, 829.95 and 142.43 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.29 : 829.95 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.29/829.95 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.29x = 829.95 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.29x = 118,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,211.85/553.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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