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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.73, 829.23 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.73, 829.23 and 187.54 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.73 : 829.23 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.73/829.23 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.73x = 829.23 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.73x = 155,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,513.79/552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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