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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.50, 825.90 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.50, 825.90 and 185.28 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.50 : 825.90 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.50/825.90 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.50x = 825.90 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.50x = 153,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,022.75/550.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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