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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 297.75 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 297.75 and 182.91 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 297.75 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/297.75 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 297.75 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 54,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,461.45/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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