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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.74 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.74 and 182.70 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.74 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.74 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.74 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 58,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,964.60/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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