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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 823.77 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 823.77 and 138.28 is: 207.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 823.77 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/823.77 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 823.77 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 113,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,912.72/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.44

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