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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 291.76 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 291.76 and 182.72 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 291.76 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/291.76 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 291.76 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 53,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,310.39/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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