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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.35, 825.39 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.35, 825.39 and 185.13 is: 277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.35 : 825.39 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.35/825.39 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.35x = 825.39 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.35x = 152,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,806.98/550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.65

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