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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.25, 761.90 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.25, 761.90 and 183.44 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.25 : 761.90 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.25/761.90 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.25x = 761.90 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.25x = 139,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,762.94/508.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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