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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 826.34 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 826.34 and 185.76 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 826.34 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/826.34 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 826.34 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 153,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,499.99/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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