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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.64, 827.64 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.64, 827.64 and 186.48 is: 279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.64 : 827.64 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.64/827.64 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.64x = 827.64 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.64x = 154,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,338.31/551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.78

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