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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 296.96 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 296.96 and 182.36 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 296.96 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/296.96 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 296.96 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 54,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,151.23/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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