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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.52, 827.45 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.52, 827.45 and 186.56 is: 279.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.52 : 827.45 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.52/827.45 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.52x = 827.45 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.52x = 154,364.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364.00/551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.89

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