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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.63, 826.86 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.63, 826.86 and 186.29 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.63 : 826.86 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.63/826.86 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.63x = 826.86 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.63x = 154,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,035.75/551.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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