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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.63, 825.37 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.63, 825.37 and 185.29 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.63 : 825.37 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.63/825.37 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.63x = 825.37 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.63x = 152,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,931.88/550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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