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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.96, 831.06 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.96, 831.06 and 188.73 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.96 : 831.06 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.96/831.06 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.96x = 831.06 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.96x = 156,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,845.95/553.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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