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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 823.94 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 823.94 and 184.03 is: 276.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 823.94 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/823.94 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 823.94 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 151,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,630.14/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.06

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