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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.74, 830.08 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.74, 830.08 and 188.29 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.74 : 830.08 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.74/830.08 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.74x = 830.08 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.74x = 156,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,295.76/553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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