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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 830.74 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 830.74 and 143 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 830.74 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/830.74 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 830.74 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 118,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,795.82/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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