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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.62, 827.54 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.62, 827.54 and 186.47 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.62 : 827.54 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.62/827.54 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.62x = 827.54 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.62x = 154,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,310.12/551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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