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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.25, 788.24 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.25, 788.24 and 183.25 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.25 : 788.24 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.25/788.24 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.25x = 788.24 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.25x = 144,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,444.98/525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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