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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.30, 825.35 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.30, 825.35 and 185.08 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.30 : 825.35 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.30/825.35 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.30x = 825.35 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.30x = 152,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,752.79/550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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