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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.22, 828.44 and 187.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.22, 828.44 and 187.00 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.22 : 828.44 = 187.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.22/828.44 = 187.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.22x = 828.44 × 187.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.22x = 154,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,915.07/552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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