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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.77, 830.72 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.77, 830.72 and 188.46 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.77 : 830.72 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.77/830.72 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.77x = 830.72 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.77x = 156,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,557.49/553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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