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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.53, 828.78 and 187.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.53, 828.78 and 187.31 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.53 : 828.78 = 187.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.53/828.78 = 187.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.53x = 828.78 × 187.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.53x = 155,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,240.85/552.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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