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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 828.75 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 828.75 and 187.40 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 828.75 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/828.75 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 828.75 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 155,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,303.61/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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