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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.77, 827.74 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.77, 827.74 and 186.47 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.77 : 827.74 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.77/827.74 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.77x = 827.74 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.77x = 154,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,347.88/551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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