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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 826.49 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 826.49 and 185.70 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 826.49 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/826.49 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 826.49 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 153,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,479.19/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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