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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.76, 826.26 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.76, 826.26 and 204.10 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.76 : 826.26 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.76/826.26 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.76x = 826.26 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.76x = 168,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,639.67/550.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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