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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 829.15 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 829.15 and 187.61 is: 281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 829.15 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/829.15 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 829.15 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 155,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,552.22/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.43

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