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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.31, 827.08 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.31, 827.08 and 186.20 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.31 : 827.08 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.31/827.08 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.31x = 827.08 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.31x = 154,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,002.30/551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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