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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.19 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.19 and 181.02 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.19 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.19 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.19 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 137,247.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,247.55/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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