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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.61 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.61 and 182.42 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.61 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.61 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.61 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 54,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,107.60/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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