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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 766.35 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 766.35 and 181.98 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 766.35 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/766.35 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 766.35 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 139,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,460.37/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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