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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 290.27 and 182.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 290.27 and 182.77 is: 252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 290.27 = 182.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/290.27 = 182.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 290.27 × 182.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 53,052.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052.65/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.09

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