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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.66, 827.35 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.66, 827.35 and 186.38 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.66 : 827.35 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.66/827.35 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.66x = 827.35 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.66x = 154,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,196.89/551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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