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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.61, 762.91 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.61, 762.91 and 183.97 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.61 : 762.91 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.61/762.91 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.61x = 762.91 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.61x = 140,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,349.79/508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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