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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.65, 830.58 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.65, 830.58 and 188.43 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.65 : 830.58 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.65/830.58 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.65x = 830.58 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.65x = 156,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,506.19/553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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