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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 825.70 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 825.70 and 185.32 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 825.70 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/825.70 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 825.70 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 153,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,018.72/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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