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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.19 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.19 and 182.18 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.19 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.19 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.19 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 53,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,595.53/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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