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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.62, 829.01 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.62, 829.01 and 187.52 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.62 : 829.01 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.62/829.01 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.62x = 829.01 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.62x = 155,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,451.75/552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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