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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.50, 761.25 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.50, 761.25 and 122.75 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 761.25 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/761.25 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 761.25 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 93,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443.44/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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