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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 823.65 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 823.65 and 183.75 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 823.65 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/823.65 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 823.65 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 151,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,345.69/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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