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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.70, 827.55 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.70, 827.55 and 186.40 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.70 : 827.55 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.70/827.55 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.70x = 827.55 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.70x = 154,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,255.32/551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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