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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 825.01 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 825.01 and 203.40 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 825.01 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/825.01 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 825.01 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 167,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,802.91/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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