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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 314.82 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 314.82 and 182.22 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 314.82 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/314.82 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 314.82 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 57,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.50/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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