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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.13, 826.68 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.13, 826.68 and 185.87 is: 278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.13 : 826.68 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.13/826.68 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.13x = 826.68 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.13x = 153,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,655.01/551.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.80

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