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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.53, 825.87 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.53, 825.87 and 185.19 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.53 : 825.87 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.53/825.87 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.53x = 825.87 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.53x = 152,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.87/550.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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