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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.91, 762.89 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.91, 762.89 and 184.10 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.91 : 762.89 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.91/762.89 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.91x = 762.89 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.91x = 140,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,443.31/508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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