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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 289.98 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 289.98 and 182.42 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 289.98 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/289.98 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 289.98 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 52,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,898.15/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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