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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 826.10 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 826.10 and 185.73 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 826.10 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/826.10 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 826.10 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 153,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,430.62/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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