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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 760.11 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 760.11 and 182.13 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 760.11 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/760.11 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 760.11 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 138,438.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,438.83/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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