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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 314.52 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 314.52 and 182.96 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 314.52 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/314.52 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 314.52 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 57,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,544.58/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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