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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 792.16 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 792.16 and 186.08 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 792.16 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/792.16 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 792.16 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 147,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,405.13/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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