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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.93, 825.90 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.93, 825.90 and 204.04 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.93 : 825.90 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.93/825.90 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.93x = 825.90 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.93x = 168,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,519.23/550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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