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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.89, 826.26 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.89, 826.26 and 185.67 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.89 : 826.26 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.89/826.26 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.89x = 826.26 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.89x = 153,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,411.69/550.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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