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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.52, 825.88 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.52, 825.88 and 185.34 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.52 : 825.88 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.52/825.88 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.52x = 825.88 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.52x = 153,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,068.60/550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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