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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 825.55 and 185.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 825.55 and 185.00 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 825.55 = 185.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/825.55 = 185.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 825.55 × 185.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 152,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728.35/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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