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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.90, 829.38 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.90, 829.38 and 187.66 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.90 : 829.38 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.90/829.38 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.90x = 829.38 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.90x = 155,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,641.45/552.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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