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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 825.98 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 825.98 and 185.40 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 825.98 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/825.98 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 825.98 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 153,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,135.77/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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