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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.91, 827.85 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.91, 827.85 and 186.71 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.91 : 827.85 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.91/827.85 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.91x = 827.85 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.91x = 154,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,563.73/551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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