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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.47, 829.65 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.47, 829.65 and 188.16 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.47 : 829.65 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.47/829.65 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.47x = 829.65 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.47x = 156,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,106.94/553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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