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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.94, 764.91 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.94, 764.91 and 181.12 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.94 : 764.91 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.94/764.91 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.94x = 764.91 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.94x = 138,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,540.50/509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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