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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.19, 761.14 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.19, 761.14 and 182.57 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.19 : 761.14 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.19/761.14 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.19x = 761.14 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.19x = 138,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,957.07/507.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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