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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 826.80 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 826.80 and 185.96 is: 278.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 826.80 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/826.80 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 826.80 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 153,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,751.73/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.94

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