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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.33, 766.55 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.33, 766.55 and 182.22 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.33 : 766.55 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.33/766.55 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.33x = 766.55 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.33x = 139,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,680.74/511.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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