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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 302 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 302 and 182.16 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 302 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/302 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 302 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 55,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,012.32/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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