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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 829.14 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 829.14 and 187.48 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 829.14 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/829.14 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 829.14 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 155,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447.17/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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