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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 824.88 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 824.88 and 184.63 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 824.88 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/824.88 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 824.88 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 152,297.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,297.59/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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