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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.47, 825.19 and 185.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.47, 825.19 and 185.01 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.47 : 825.19 = 185.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.47/825.19 = 185.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.47x = 825.19 × 185.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.47x = 152,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,665.89/550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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