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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 830.39 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 830.39 and 188.37 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 830.39 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/830.39 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 830.39 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 156,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,419.62/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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