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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.13, 763.81 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.13, 763.81 and 184.50 is: 276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.13 : 763.81 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.13/763.81 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.13x = 763.81 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.13x = 140,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,922.48/509.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.79

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