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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 830.69 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 830.69 and 188.57 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 830.69 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/830.69 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 830.69 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 156,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,645.05/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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