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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.84, 825.96 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.84, 825.96 and 185.53 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.84 : 825.96 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.84/825.96 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.84x = 825.96 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.84x = 153,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,240.36/550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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