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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.25, 787.88 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.25, 787.88 and 183.25 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.25 : 787.88 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.25/787.88 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.25x = 787.88 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.25x = 144,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,379.01/525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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