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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.77, 826.20 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.77, 826.20 and 185.56 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.77 : 826.20 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.77/826.20 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.77x = 826.20 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.77x = 153,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,309.67/550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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