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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.10, 828.02 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.10, 828.02 and 186.88 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.10 : 828.02 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.10/828.02 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.10x = 828.02 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.10x = 154,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,736.24/552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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