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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 759 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 759 and 181.28 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 759 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/759 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 759 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 137,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,591.52/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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