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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 758.88 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 758.88 and 181.32 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 758.88 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/758.88 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 758.88 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 137,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,600.12/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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