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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.36, 827.16 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.36, 827.16 and 186.15 is: 279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.36 : 827.16 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.36/827.16 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.36x = 827.16 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.36x = 153,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,975.83/551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.27

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