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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 294.72 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 294.72 and 182.07 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 294.72 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/294.72 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 294.72 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 53,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,660.09/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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