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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.89, 827.85 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.89, 827.85 and 205.31 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.89 : 827.85 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.89/827.85 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.89x = 827.85 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.89x = 169,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,961.74/551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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