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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.82, 826.08 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.82, 826.08 and 185.45 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.82 : 826.08 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.82/826.08 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.82x = 826.08 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.82x = 153,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,192.41/550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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