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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.39, 827.06 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.39, 827.06 and 186.17 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.39 : 827.06 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.39/827.06 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.39x = 827.06 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.39x = 153,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,968.69/551.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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