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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.90, 830.88 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.90, 830.88 and 188.66 is: 283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.90 : 830.88 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.90/830.88 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.90x = 830.88 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.90x = 156,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,753.82/553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.00

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