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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.10, 823.73 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.10, 823.73 and 183.80 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.10 : 823.73 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.10/823.73 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.10x = 823.73 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.10x = 151,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,400.54/549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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