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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.08, 825.20 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.08, 825.20 and 184.78 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.08 : 825.20 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.08/825.20 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.08x = 825.20 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.08x = 152,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,481.52/550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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