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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.61, 825.99 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.61, 825.99 and 185.44 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.61 : 825.99 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.61/825.99 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.61x = 825.99 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.61x = 153,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,171.59/550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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