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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.45 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.45 and 182.17 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.45 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.45 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.45 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 53,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093.45/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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