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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.67, 827.72 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.67, 827.72 and 186.56 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.67 : 827.72 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.67/827.72 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.67x = 827.72 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.67x = 154,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,419.44/551.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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