Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525, 787.62 and 183
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 525, 787.62 and 183 is: 274.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525 : 787.62 = 183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525/787.62 = 183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525x = 787.62 × 183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525x = 144,134.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,134.46/525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274.54
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