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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.78, 830.39 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.78, 830.39 and 188.44 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.78 : 830.39 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.78/830.39 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.78x = 830.39 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.78x = 156,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,475.67/553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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