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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 827.22 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 827.22 and 186.48 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 827.22 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/827.22 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 827.22 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 154,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,259.99/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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