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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.38, 827.14 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.38, 827.14 and 186.27 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.38 : 827.14 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.38/827.14 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.38x = 827.14 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.38x = 154,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,071.37/551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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