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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.32 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.32 and 187.58 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.32 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.32 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.32 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 155,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,563.85/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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