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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.94 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.94 and 181.28 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.94 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.94 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.94 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 137,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,580.64/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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