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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 296.08 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 296.08 and 182.84 is: 252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 296.08 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/296.08 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 296.08 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 54,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135.27/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.97

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