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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 293.79 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 293.79 and 182.26 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 293.79 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/293.79 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 293.79 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 53,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.17/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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