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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.97, 825.03 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.97, 825.03 and 203.26 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.97 : 825.03 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.97/825.03 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.97x = 825.03 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.97x = 167,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,695.60/549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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