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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 825.09 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 825.09 and 184.92 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 825.09 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/825.09 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 825.09 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 152,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575.64/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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