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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.62 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.62 and 185.24 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.62 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.62 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.62 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 152,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,937.85/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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