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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 827.79 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 827.79 and 186.85 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 827.79 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/827.79 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 827.79 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 154,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,672.56/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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