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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 827.89 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 827.89 and 186.98 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 827.89 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/827.89 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 827.89 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 154,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,798.87/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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