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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.54, 827.19 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.54, 827.19 and 186.28 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.54 : 827.19 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.54/827.19 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.54x = 827.19 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.54x = 154,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,088.95/551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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