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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.29, 826.79 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.29, 826.79 and 186 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.29 : 826.79 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.29/826.79 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.29x = 826.79 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.29x = 153,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,782.01/551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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