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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 760.14 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 760.14 and 182.16 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 760.14 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/760.14 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 760.14 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 138,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,467.10/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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