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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.78, 827.67 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.78, 827.67 and 186.82 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.78 : 827.67 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.78/827.67 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.78x = 827.67 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.78x = 154,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,627.55/551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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