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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 322.31 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 322.31 and 182.79 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 322.31 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/322.31 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 322.31 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 58,915.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,915.50/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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