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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.17, 762.12 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.17, 762.12 and 183.54 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.17 : 762.12 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.17/762.12 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.17x = 762.12 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.17x = 139,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,879.50/508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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