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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.28, 825.14 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.28, 825.14 and 203.52 is: 305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.28 : 825.14 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.28/825.14 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.28x = 825.14 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.28x = 167,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,932.49/550.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.18

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