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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.10, 826.74 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.10, 826.74 and 185.99 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.10 : 826.74 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.10/826.74 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.10x = 826.74 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.10x = 153,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,761.24/551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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