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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.66 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.66 and 187.16 is: 280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.66 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.66 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.66 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 155,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,092.01/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.78

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