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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.23, 762.43 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.23, 762.43 and 183.68 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.23 : 762.43 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.23/762.43 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.23x = 762.43 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.23x = 140,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,038.87/508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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