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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 827.84 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 827.84 and 186.76 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 827.84 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/827.84 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 827.84 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 154,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,607.40/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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