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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 761.48 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 761.48 and 183.12 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 761.48 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/761.48 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 761.48 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 139,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442.22/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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