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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.28, 826.91 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.28, 826.91 and 186.06 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.28 : 826.91 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.28/826.91 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.28x = 826.91 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.28x = 153,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,854.87/551.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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