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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.84, 763.26 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.84, 763.26 and 184.22 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.84 : 763.26 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.84/763.26 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.84x = 763.26 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.84x = 140,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,607.76/508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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