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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 831.16 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 831.16 and 188.93 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 831.16 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/831.16 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 831.16 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 157,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,033.37/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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