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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 825.94 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 825.94 and 185.34 is: 278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 825.94 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/825.94 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 825.94 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 153,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,076.85/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.05

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