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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.90, 830.94 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.90, 830.94 and 188.72 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.90 : 830.94 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.90/830.94 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.90x = 830.94 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.90x = 156,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,815.00/553.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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