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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 761.74 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 761.74 and 183.42 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 761.74 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/761.74 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 761.74 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 139,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,717.43/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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