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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 759.66 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 759.66 and 181.92 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 759.66 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/759.66 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 759.66 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 138,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,197.35/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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