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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.68, 825.83 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.68, 825.83 and 203.84 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.68 : 825.83 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.68/825.83 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.68x = 825.83 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.68x = 168,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,332.04/550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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