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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 826.04 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 826.04 and 185.60 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 826.04 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/826.04 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 826.04 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 153,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307.97/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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