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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.23, 825.39 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.23, 825.39 and 185.04 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.23 : 825.39 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.23/825.39 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.23x = 825.39 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.23x = 152,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,730.17/550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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