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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.04, 787.48 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.04, 787.48 and 183.04 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.04 : 787.48 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.04/787.48 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.04x = 787.48 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.04x = 144,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140.34/525.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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