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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 289.38 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 289.38 and 182.47 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 289.38 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/289.38 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 289.38 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 52,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,803.17/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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