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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 826.22 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 826.22 and 185.88 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 826.22 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/826.22 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 826.22 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 153,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,577.77/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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