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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 825.57 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 825.57 and 139.52 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 825.57 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/825.57 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 825.57 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 115,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,185.59/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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