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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.20 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.20 and 182.16 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.20 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.20 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.20 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 59,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,238.43/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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