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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.31, 787.96 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.31, 787.96 and 183.31 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.31 : 787.96 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.31/787.96 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.31x = 787.96 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.31x = 144,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,439.44/525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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