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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 295.42 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 295.42 and 182.75 is: 251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 295.42 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/295.42 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 295.42 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 53,985.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,985.61/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.97

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