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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 823.26 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 823.26 and 183.64 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 823.26 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/823.26 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 823.26 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 151,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,183.47/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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