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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.85, 760.14 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.85, 760.14 and 182.22 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.85 : 760.14 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.85/760.14 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.85x = 760.14 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.85x = 138,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,512.71/506.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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