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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.91, 826.35 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.91, 826.35 and 204.11 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.91 : 826.35 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.91/826.35 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.91x = 826.35 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.91x = 168,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,663.72/550.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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