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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.70, 830.55 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.70, 830.55 and 188.28 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.70 : 830.55 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.70/830.55 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.70x = 830.55 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.70x = 156,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,375.95/553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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