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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.15, 827.96 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.15, 827.96 and 186.84 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.15 : 827.96 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.15/827.96 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.15x = 827.96 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.15x = 154,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695.11/552.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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