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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.87, 827.50 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.87, 827.50 and 186.54 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.87 : 827.50 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.87/827.50 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.87x = 827.50 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.87x = 154,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,361.85/551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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