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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.60, 827.40 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.60, 827.40 and 186.49 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.60 : 827.40 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.60/827.40 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.60x = 827.40 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.60x = 154,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,301.83/551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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