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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 766.41 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 766.41 and 181.91 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 766.41 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/766.41 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 766.41 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 139,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,419.90/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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