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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.60, 829.08 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.60, 829.08 and 187.62 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.60 : 829.08 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.60/829.08 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.60x = 829.08 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.60x = 155,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,551.99/552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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