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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.04, 826.68 and 185.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.04, 826.68 and 185.80 is: 278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.04 : 826.68 = 185.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.04/826.68 = 185.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.04x = 826.68 × 185.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.04x = 153,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,597.14/551.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.74

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