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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.05 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.05 and 182.88 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.05 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.05 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.05 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 53,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,410.10/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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