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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.61, 827.49 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.61, 827.49 and 186.32 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.61 : 827.49 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.61/827.49 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.61x = 827.49 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.61x = 154,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,173.80/551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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