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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.79, 830.68 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.79, 830.68 and 188.83 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.79 : 830.68 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.79/830.68 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.79x = 830.68 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.79x = 156,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858.91/553.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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