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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 828.24 and 187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 828.24 and 187.21 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 828.24 = 187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/828.24 = 187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 828.24 × 187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 155,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,052.74/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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