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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.95, 827.93 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.95, 827.93 and 205.20 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.95 : 827.93 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.95/827.93 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.95x = 827.93 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.95x = 169,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,887.25/551.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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