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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.51, 762.88 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.51, 762.88 and 183.88 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.51 : 762.88 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.51/762.88 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.51x = 762.88 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.51x = 140,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,274.92/508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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