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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 827.66 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 827.66 and 186.49 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 827.66 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/827.66 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 827.66 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 154,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,349.38/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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