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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.54, 825.66 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.54, 825.66 and 185.25 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.54 : 825.66 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.54/825.66 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.54x = 825.66 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.54x = 152,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,953.52/550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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