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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.61 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.61 and 185.05 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.61 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.61 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.61 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 152,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,778.21/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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