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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 825.57 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 825.57 and 185.03 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 825.57 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/825.57 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 825.57 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 152,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,751.09/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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