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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.03, 826.54 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.03, 826.54 and 185.81 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.03 : 826.54 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.03/826.54 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.03x = 826.54 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.03x = 153,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,581.00/551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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