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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.15, 826.83 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.15, 826.83 and 185.93 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.15 : 826.83 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.15/826.83 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.15x = 826.83 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.15x = 153,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,728.37/551.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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