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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.01 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.01 and 186.13 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.01 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.01 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.01 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 153,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,931.84/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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