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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 827.67 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 827.67 and 186.66 is: 279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 827.67 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/827.67 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 827.67 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 154,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,492.88/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.92

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