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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.26, 823.89 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.26, 823.89 and 138.40 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.26 : 823.89 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.26/823.89 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.26x = 823.89 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.26x = 114,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,022.26/549.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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