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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.83, 760.38 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.83, 760.38 and 182.20 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.83 : 760.38 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.83/760.38 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.83x = 760.38 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.83x = 138,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,541.24/506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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