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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 825.75 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 825.75 and 185.51 is: 278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 825.75 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/825.75 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 825.75 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 153,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,180.75/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.10

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