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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.25, 826.97 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.25, 826.97 and 186.12 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.25 : 826.97 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.25/826.97 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.25x = 826.97 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.25x = 153,914.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,914.73/551.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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