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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.59, 828.83 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.59, 828.83 and 187.33 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.59 : 828.83 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.59/828.83 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.59x = 828.83 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.59x = 155,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,264.67/552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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