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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.31, 829.97 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.31, 829.97 and 188.10 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.31 : 829.97 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.31/829.97 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.31x = 829.97 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.31x = 156,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,117.83/553.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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