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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 296.88 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 296.88 and 182.56 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 296.88 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/296.88 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 296.88 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 54,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,198.41/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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