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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.89, 830.97 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.89, 830.97 and 188.70 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.89 : 830.97 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.89/830.97 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.89x = 830.97 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.89x = 156,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,804.04/553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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