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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.07, 827.53 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.07, 827.53 and 186.73 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.07 : 827.53 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.07/827.53 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.07x = 827.53 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.07x = 154,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,523.74/552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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