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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.08, 827.60 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.08, 827.60 and 186.56 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.08 : 827.60 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.08/827.60 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.08x = 827.60 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.08x = 154,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397.06/552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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