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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 318.83 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 318.83 and 182.49 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 318.83 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/318.83 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 318.83 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 58,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182.37/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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