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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 828.88 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 828.88 and 187.20 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 828.88 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/828.88 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 828.88 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 155,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,166.34/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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