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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.55, 825.90 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.55, 825.90 and 185.24 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.55 : 825.90 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.55/825.90 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.55x = 825.90 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.55x = 152,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,986.44/550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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