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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.37, 826.99 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.37, 826.99 and 186.11 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.37 : 826.99 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.37/826.99 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.37x = 826.99 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.37x = 153,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,911.11/551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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