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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.19, 823.79 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.19, 823.79 and 183.95 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.19 : 823.79 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.19/823.79 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.19x = 823.79 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.19x = 151,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,536.17/549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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