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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 825.60 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 825.60 and 185.28 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 825.60 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/825.60 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 825.60 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 152,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,967.17/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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