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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 768.50 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 768.50 and 183.26 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 768.50 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/768.50 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 768.50 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 140,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,835.31/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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