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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 292.75 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 292.75 and 181.51 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 292.75 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/292.75 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 292.75 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 53,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.05/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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