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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.24, 823.80 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.24, 823.80 and 184.02 is: 276.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.24 : 823.80 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.24/823.80 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.24x = 823.80 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.24x = 151,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,595.68/549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.01

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