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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 758.94 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 758.94 and 181.42 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 758.94 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/758.94 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 758.94 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 137,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,686.89/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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