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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.12 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.12 and 182.64 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.12 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.12 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.12 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 54,266.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266.00/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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