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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.12, 826.50 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.12, 826.50 and 185.82 is: 278.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.12 : 826.50 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.12/826.50 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.12x = 826.50 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.12x = 153,580.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,580.23/551.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.67

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