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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.74, 829.41 and 187.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.74, 829.41 and 187.63 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.74 : 829.41 = 187.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.74/829.41 = 187.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.74x = 829.41 × 187.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.74x = 155,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619.42/552.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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