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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.77, 760.22 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.77, 760.22 and 182.11 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.77 : 760.22 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.77/760.22 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.77x = 760.22 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.77x = 138,443.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,443.66/506.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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