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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.49, 829.70 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.49, 829.70 and 188.04 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.49 : 829.70 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.49/829.70 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.49x = 829.70 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.49x = 156,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,017.26/553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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