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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.61, 761.10 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.61, 761.10 and 182.90 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.61 : 761.10 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.61/761.10 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.61x = 761.10 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.61x = 139,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,205.19/507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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