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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.86, 829.15 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.86, 829.15 and 187.64 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.86 : 829.15 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.86/829.15 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.86x = 829.15 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.86x = 155,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,581.71/552.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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