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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.14, 826.69 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.14, 826.69 and 185.95 is: 278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.14 : 826.69 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.14/826.69 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.14x = 826.69 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.14x = 153,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,718.41/551.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.91

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