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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.07 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.07 and 182.97 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.07 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.07 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.07 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 53,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988.04/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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