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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 292.90 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 292.90 and 182.83 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 292.90 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/292.90 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 292.90 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 53,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,549.99/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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