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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.68, 829.02 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.68, 829.02 and 187.46 is: 281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.68 : 829.02 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.68/829.02 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.68x = 829.02 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.68x = 155,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,408.09/552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.19

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