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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 761.32 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 761.32 and 183.15 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 761.32 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/761.32 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 761.32 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 139,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,431.04/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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