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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 823.68 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 823.68 and 183.93 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 823.68 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/823.68 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 823.68 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 151,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,499.46/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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