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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.88 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.88 and 122.51 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.88 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.88 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.88 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 93,211.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,211.60/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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