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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.46, 830.26 and 206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.46, 830.26 and 206.90 is: 310.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.46 : 830.26 = 206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.46/830.26 = 206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.46x = 830.26 × 206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.46x = 171,780.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,780.79/553.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.38

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