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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 829.21 and 187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 829.21 and 187.45 is: 281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 829.21 = 187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/829.21 = 187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 829.21 × 187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 155,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,434.61/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.20

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