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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.93, 827.96 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.93, 827.96 and 186.62 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.93 : 827.96 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.93/827.96 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.93x = 827.96 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.93x = 154,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,508.82/551.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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