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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.27, 827.05 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.27, 827.05 and 186 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.27 : 827.05 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.27/827.05 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.27x = 827.05 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.27x = 153,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,831.30/551.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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