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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.41, 828.31 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.41, 828.31 and 187.05 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.41 : 828.31 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.41/828.31 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.41x = 828.31 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.41x = 154,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,935.39/552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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