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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 325.26 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 325.26 and 182.35 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 325.26 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/325.26 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 325.26 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 59,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,311.16/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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