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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.63, 763.98 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.63, 763.98 and 184.92 is: 277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.63 : 763.98 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.63/763.98 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.63x = 763.98 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.63x = 141,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,275.18/509.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.21

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