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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.72, 826.06 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.72, 826.06 and 185.50 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.72 : 826.06 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.72/826.06 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.72x = 826.06 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.72x = 153,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,231.60/550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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