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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.12, 787.67 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.12, 787.67 and 182.88 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.12 : 787.67 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.12/787.67 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.12x = 787.67 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.12x = 144,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,049.09/525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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