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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 762.98 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 762.98 and 183.98 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 762.98 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/762.98 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 762.98 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 140,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,373.06/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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