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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.91, 761.90 and 178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.91, 761.90 and 178.81 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.91 : 761.90 = 178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.91/761.90 = 178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.91x = 761.90 × 178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.91x = 136,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,232.54/507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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