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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.58, 825.50 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.58, 825.50 and 185.28 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.58 : 825.50 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.58/825.50 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.58x = 825.50 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.58x = 152,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,948.64/550.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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