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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 825.90 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 825.90 and 185.49 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 825.90 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/825.90 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 825.90 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 153,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195.50/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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