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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 758.76 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 758.76 and 181.27 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 758.76 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/758.76 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 758.76 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 137,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,540.43/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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