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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.51, 828.87 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.51, 828.87 and 187.35 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.51 : 828.87 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.51/828.87 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.51x = 828.87 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.51x = 155,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,288.79/552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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