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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 292.36 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 292.36 and 182.56 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 292.36 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/292.36 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 292.36 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 53,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.24/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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