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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.84, 827.88 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.84, 827.88 and 186.76 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.84 : 827.88 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.84/827.88 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.84x = 827.88 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.84x = 154,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,614.87/551.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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