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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.14, 762.08 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.14, 762.08 and 183.74 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.14 : 762.08 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.14/762.08 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.14x = 762.08 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.14x = 140,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,019.85/508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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