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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.10, 823.65 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.10, 823.65 and 183.88 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.10 : 823.65 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.10/823.65 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.10x = 823.65 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.10x = 151,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,453.10/549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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