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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.02, 828.20 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.02, 828.20 and 186.78 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.02 : 828.20 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.02/828.20 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.02x = 828.20 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.02x = 154,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,691.20/552.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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