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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.93, 824.94 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.93, 824.94 and 184.56 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.93 : 824.94 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.93/824.94 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.93x = 824.94 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.93x = 152,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,250.93/549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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