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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 292.82 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 292.82 and 182.85 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 292.82 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/292.82 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 292.82 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 53,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539.76/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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