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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 825.49 and 203.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 825.49 and 203.65 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 825.49 = 203.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/825.49 = 203.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 825.49 × 203.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 168,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,109.23/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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