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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 825.78 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 825.78 and 185.25 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 825.78 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/825.78 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 825.78 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 152,975.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,975.75/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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