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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.21 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.21 and 182.18 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.21 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.21 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.21 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 53,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052.64/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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