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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.82, 827.58 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.82, 827.58 and 186.45 is: 279.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.82 : 827.58 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.82/827.58 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.82x = 827.58 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.82x = 154,302.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,302.29/551.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.62

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