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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 758.94 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 758.94 and 181.26 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 758.94 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/758.94 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 758.94 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 137,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,565.46/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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