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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.49, 825.63 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.49, 825.63 and 185.22 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.49 : 825.63 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.49/825.63 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.49x = 825.63 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.49x = 152,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,923.19/550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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