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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 290.24 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 290.24 and 182.48 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 290.24 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/290.24 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 290.24 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 52,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.00/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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