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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.50, 828.34 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.50, 828.34 and 187.19 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.50 : 828.34 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.50/828.34 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.50x = 828.34 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.50x = 155,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,058.57/552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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