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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.63, 830.52 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.63, 830.52 and 188.32 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.63 : 830.52 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.63/830.52 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.63x = 830.52 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.63x = 156,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,403.53/553.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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