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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 760.18 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 760.18 and 182.20 is: 273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 760.18 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/760.18 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 760.18 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 138,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,504.80/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.22

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