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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.60, 825.38 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.60, 825.38 and 185.13 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.60 : 825.38 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.60/825.38 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.60x = 825.38 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.60x = 152,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,803.63/550.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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