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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.41, 826.88 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.41, 826.88 and 186.30 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.41 : 826.88 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.41/826.88 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.41x = 826.88 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.41x = 154,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,046.81/551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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