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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.99, 829.59 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.99, 829.59 and 187.75 is: 281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.99 : 829.59 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.99/829.59 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.99x = 829.59 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.99x = 155,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750.44/552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.65

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