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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.18, 826.80 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.18, 826.80 and 186 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.18 : 826.80 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.18/826.80 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.18x = 826.80 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.18x = 153,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,784.80/551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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