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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.57, 829.85 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.57, 829.85 and 188.11 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.57 : 829.85 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.57/829.85 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.57x = 829.85 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.57x = 156,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,102.01/553.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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