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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.78, 823.92 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.78, 823.92 and 202.78 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.78 : 823.92 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.78/823.92 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.78x = 823.92 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.78x = 167,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073.48/549.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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