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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.42, 828.39 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.42, 828.39 and 187.14 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.42 : 828.39 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.42/828.39 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.42x = 828.39 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.42x = 155,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,024.90/552.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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