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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.59, 825.70 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.59, 825.70 and 185.33 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.59 : 825.70 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.59/825.70 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.59x = 825.70 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.59x = 153,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,026.98/550.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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