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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 827.37 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 827.37 and 186.36 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 827.37 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/827.37 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 827.37 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 154,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,188.67/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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