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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.83, 824.82 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.83, 824.82 and 184.69 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.83 : 824.82 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.83/824.82 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.83x = 824.82 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.83x = 152,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,336.34/549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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