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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.97, 828.05 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.97, 828.05 and 186.68 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.97 : 828.05 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.97/828.05 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.97x = 828.05 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.97x = 154,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,575.30/551.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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