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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 827.25 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 827.25 and 186.17 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 827.25 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/827.25 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 827.25 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 154,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,004.30/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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