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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.13 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.13 and 186.18 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.13 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.13 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.13 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 153,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,995.06/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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