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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 826.55 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 826.55 and 185.79 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 826.55 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/826.55 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 826.55 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 153,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,563.80/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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