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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 826.83 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 826.83 and 186.01 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 826.83 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/826.83 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 826.83 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 153,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,798.65/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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