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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 827.52 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 827.52 and 186.73 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 827.52 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/827.52 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 827.52 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 154,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,522.81/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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