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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.32, 827 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.32, 827 and 186.14 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.32 : 827 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.32/827 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.32x = 827 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.32x = 153,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,937.78/551.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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