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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.40, 825.28 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.40, 825.28 and 184.99 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.40 : 825.28 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.40/825.28 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.40x = 825.28 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.40x = 152,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,668.55/550.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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