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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.59, 759.88 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.59, 759.88 and 181.88 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.59 : 759.88 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.59/759.88 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.59x = 759.88 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.59x = 138,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,206.25/506.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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