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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.51, 767.05 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.51, 767.05 and 182.38 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.51 : 767.05 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.51/767.05 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.51x = 767.05 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.51x = 139,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,894.58/511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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