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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.89, 760.40 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.89, 760.40 and 182.21 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.89 : 760.40 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.89/760.40 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.89x = 760.40 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.89x = 138,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.57/506.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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