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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 827.22 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 827.22 and 186.49 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 827.22 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/827.22 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 827.22 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 154,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,264.12/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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