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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.52, 759.80 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.52, 759.80 and 182 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.52 : 759.80 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.52/759.80 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.52x = 759.80 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.52x = 138,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,283.60/506.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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