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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.72, 829.23 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.72, 829.23 and 187.54 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.72 : 829.23 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.72/829.23 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.72x = 829.23 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.72x = 155,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,509.65/552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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