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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 826.76 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 826.76 and 185.86 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 826.76 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/826.76 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 826.76 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 153,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,661.61/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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