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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.70, 829.05 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.70, 829.05 and 187.90 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.70 : 829.05 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.70/829.05 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.70x = 829.05 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.70x = 155,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,778.50/552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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