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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 321.73 and 182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 321.73 and 182.43 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 321.73 = 182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/321.73 = 182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 321.73 × 182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 58,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,692.75/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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