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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.96, 827.85 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.96, 827.85 and 186.75 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.96 : 827.85 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.96/827.85 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.96x = 827.85 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.96x = 154,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,600.99/551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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