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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.81, 827.15 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.81, 827.15 and 205.40 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.81 : 827.15 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.81/827.15 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.81x = 827.15 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.81x = 169,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,897.65/551.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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