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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.18, 762.46 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.18, 762.46 and 183.57 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.18 : 762.46 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.18/762.46 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.18x = 762.46 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.18x = 139,960.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,960.97/508.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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