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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 826.13 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 826.13 and 204.35 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 826.13 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/826.13 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 826.13 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 168,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,814.51/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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