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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 829.96 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 829.96 and 188.19 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 829.96 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/829.96 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 829.96 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 156,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,189.70/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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