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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.99, 831.09 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.99, 831.09 and 188.75 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.99 : 831.09 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.99/831.09 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.99x = 831.09 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.99x = 156,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,863.14/553.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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