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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.12 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.12 and 182.28 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.12 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.12 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.12 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 53,612.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,612.19/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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