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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.92, 827.90 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.92, 827.90 and 205.34 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.92 : 827.90 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.92/827.90 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.92x = 827.90 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.92x = 169,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,997.89/551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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