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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 831.11 and 188.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 831.11 and 188.79 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 831.11 = 188.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/831.11 = 188.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 831.11 × 188.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 156,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,900.16/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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