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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 829.20 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 829.20 and 187.60 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 829.20 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/829.20 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 829.20 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 155,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,557.92/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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