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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.13, 788.05 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.13, 788.05 and 183.13 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.13 : 788.05 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.13/788.05 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.13x = 788.05 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.13x = 144,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,315.60/525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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