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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.64 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.64 and 182.10 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.64 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.64 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.64 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 139,605.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,605.14/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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