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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 299.37 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 299.37 and 182.50 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 299.37 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/299.37 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 299.37 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 54,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,635.03/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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