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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 829.81 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 829.81 and 188.05 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 829.81 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/829.81 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 829.81 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 156,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,045.77/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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