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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 292.21 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 292.21 and 182.41 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 292.21 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/292.21 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 292.21 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 53,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,301.52/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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