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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.66 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.66 and 182.42 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 297.66 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/297.66 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 297.66 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 54,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.74/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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