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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.72, 830.65 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.72, 830.65 and 188.61 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.72 : 830.65 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.72/830.65 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.72x = 830.65 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.72x = 156,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,664.74/553.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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