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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 827.65 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 827.65 and 186.55 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 827.65 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/827.65 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 827.65 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 154,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,398.11/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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