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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 827.27 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 827.27 and 205.11 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 827.27 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/827.27 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 827.27 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 169,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,676.19/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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