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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.60, 830.38 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.60, 830.38 and 142.74 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.60 : 830.38 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.60/830.38 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.60x = 830.38 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.60x = 118,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,528.44/553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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