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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 762 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 762 and 123.25 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 762 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/762 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 762 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 93,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,916.50/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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