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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.63, 756.70 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.63, 756.70 and 187.91 is: 281.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.63 : 756.70 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.63/756.70 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.63x = 756.70 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.63x = 142,192.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,192.92/504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.78

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