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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.01, 825.18 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.01, 825.18 and 193.86 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.01 : 825.18 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.01/825.18 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.01x = 825.18 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.01x = 159,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,969.39/550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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