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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.88, 830.88 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.88, 830.88 and 188.58 is: 282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.88 : 830.88 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.88/830.88 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.88x = 830.88 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.88x = 156,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687.35/553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.89

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