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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.19, 825.14 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.19, 825.14 and 203.51 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.19 : 825.14 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.19/825.14 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.19x = 825.14 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.19x = 167,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,919.10/550.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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