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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.74, 825.54 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.74, 825.54 and 203.76 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.74 : 825.54 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.74/825.54 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.74x = 825.54 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.74x = 168,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,212.03/550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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