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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.27, 825.42 and 185.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.27, 825.42 and 185.09 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.27 : 825.42 = 185.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.27/825.42 = 185.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.27x = 825.42 × 185.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.27x = 152,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,776.99/550.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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