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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.74, 788.61 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.74, 788.61 and 183.50 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.74 : 788.61 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.74/788.61 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.74x = 788.61 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.74x = 144,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,709.94/525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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