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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.65, 829.08 and 187.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.65, 829.08 and 187.43 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.65 : 829.08 = 187.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.65/829.08 = 187.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.65x = 829.08 × 187.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.65x = 155,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,390.32/552.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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