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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.59, 294.46 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.59, 294.46 and 182.37 is: 251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.59 : 294.46 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.59/294.46 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.59x = 294.46 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.59x = 53,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,700.67/213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.42

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