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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.30, 827.02 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.30, 827.02 and 186.12 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.30 : 827.02 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.30/827.02 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.30x = 827.02 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.30x = 153,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,924.96/551.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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