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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.55 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.55 and 182.86 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.55 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.55 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.55 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 59,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.30/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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