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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.59, 827.11 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.59, 827.11 and 186.27 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.59 : 827.11 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.59/827.11 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.59x = 827.11 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.59x = 154,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,062.91/551.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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