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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.94, 825.83 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.94, 825.83 and 185.60 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.94 : 825.83 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.94/825.83 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.94x = 825.83 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.94x = 153,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,276.58/550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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