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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.95, 829.35 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.95, 829.35 and 187.73 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.95 : 829.35 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.95/829.35 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.95x = 829.35 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.95x = 155,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,689.73/552.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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