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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 823.74 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 823.74 and 183.94 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 823.74 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/823.74 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 823.74 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 151,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,515.99/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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