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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 826.59 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 826.59 and 186.11 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 826.59 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/826.59 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 826.59 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 153,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,831.60/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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