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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.89, 824.85 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.89, 824.85 and 184.68 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.89 : 824.85 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.89/824.85 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.89x = 824.85 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.89x = 152,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,333.30/549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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