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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.76, 827.87 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.76, 827.87 and 186.35 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.76 : 827.87 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.76/827.87 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.76x = 827.87 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.76x = 154,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,274.21/551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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