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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.11, 826.78 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.11, 826.78 and 185.88 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.11 : 826.78 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.11/826.78 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.11x = 826.78 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.11x = 153,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,685.55/551.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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