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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.83, 829.31 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.83, 829.31 and 187.65 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.83 : 829.31 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.83/829.31 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.83x = 829.31 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.83x = 155,619.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,619.08/552.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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