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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 830.43 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 830.43 and 188.41 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 830.43 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/830.43 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 830.43 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 156,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,461.32/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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