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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 761.19 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 761.19 and 182.87 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 761.19 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/761.19 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 761.19 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 139,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,198.82/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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