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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 827.92 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 827.92 and 186.74 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 827.92 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/827.92 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 827.92 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 154,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,608.08/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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