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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 825.74 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 825.74 and 185.27 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 825.74 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/825.74 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 825.74 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 152,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,984.85/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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