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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.81, 829.17 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.81, 829.17 and 187.59 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.81 : 829.17 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.81/829.17 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.81x = 829.17 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.81x = 155,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,544.00/552.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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