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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.06 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.06 and 186.84 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.06 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.06 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.06 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 154,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,714.73/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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