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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 293.83 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 293.83 and 182.10 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 293.83 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/293.83 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 293.83 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 53,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,505.44/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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