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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.70 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.70 and 182.74 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.70 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.70 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.70 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 53,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487.72/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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