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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 296.62 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 296.62 and 182.10 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 296.62 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/296.62 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 296.62 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 54,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.50/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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