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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 297 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 297 and 182.40 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 297 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/297 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 297 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 54,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.80/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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