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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 830.80 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 830.80 and 143.00 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 830.80 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/830.80 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 830.80 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 118,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,806.66/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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