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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 766.53 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 766.53 and 182.07 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 766.53 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/766.53 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 766.53 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 139,562.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,562.12/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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