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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.72, 827.64 and 205.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.72, 827.64 and 205.15 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.72 : 827.64 = 205.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.72/827.64 = 205.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.72x = 827.64 × 205.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.72x = 169,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,790.35/551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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