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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.78, 758.94 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.78, 758.94 and 181.38 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.78 : 758.94 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.78/758.94 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.78x = 758.94 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.78x = 137,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,656.54/505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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