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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 291.29 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 291.29 and 182.49 is: 251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 291.29 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/291.29 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 291.29 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 53,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,156.60/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.15

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