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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.83, 826.37 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.83, 826.37 and 204.16 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.83 : 826.37 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.83/826.37 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.83x = 826.37 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.83x = 168,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,711.70/550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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