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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.82, 830.74 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.82, 830.74 and 142.94 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.82 : 830.74 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.82/830.74 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.82x = 830.74 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.82x = 118,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,747.70/553.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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