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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.51, 762.62 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.51, 762.62 and 183.80 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.51 : 762.62 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.51/762.62 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.51x = 762.62 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.51x = 140,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170.54/508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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