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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.14, 825.33 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.14, 825.33 and 203.48 is: 305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.14 : 825.33 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.14/825.33 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.14x = 825.33 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.14x = 167,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,934.02/550.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.26

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