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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.86, 825.54 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.86, 825.54 and 203.87 is: 305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.86 : 825.54 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.86/825.54 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.86x = 825.54 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.86x = 168,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,302.84/550.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.53

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