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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 825.98 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 825.98 and 185.54 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 825.98 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/825.98 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 825.98 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 153,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,247.27/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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