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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 793.11 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 793.11 and 181.93 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 793.11 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/793.11 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 793.11 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 144,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,291.15/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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