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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.81, 825.99 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.81, 825.99 and 204.17 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.81 : 825.99 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.81/825.99 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.81x = 825.99 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.81x = 168,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,642.38/550.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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