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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.48, 825.76 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.48, 825.76 and 185.27 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.48 : 825.76 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.48/825.76 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.48x = 825.76 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.48x = 152,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,988.56/550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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