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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.07, 826.51 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.07, 826.51 and 185.76 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.07 : 826.51 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.07/826.51 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.07x = 826.51 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.07x = 153,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,535.13/551.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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