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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.11, 761.71 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.11, 761.71 and 183.25 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.11 : 761.71 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.11/761.71 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.11x = 761.71 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.11x = 139,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,583.36/508.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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