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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.62, 826.07 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.62, 826.07 and 185.49 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.62 : 826.07 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.62/826.07 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.62x = 826.07 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.62x = 153,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,226.80/550.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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