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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.21, 322.64 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.21, 322.64 and 182.74 is: 273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.21 : 322.64 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.21/322.64 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.21x = 322.64 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.21x = 58,959.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,959.23/215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.96

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