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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.92, 829.24 and 187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.92, 829.24 and 187.88 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.92 : 829.24 = 187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.92/829.24 = 187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.92x = 829.24 × 187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.92x = 155,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,797.61/552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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