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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.95, 826.28 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.95, 826.28 and 185.69 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.95 : 826.28 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.95/826.28 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.95x = 826.28 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.95x = 153,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,426.87/550.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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