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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 302.58 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 302.58 and 182.76 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 302.58 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/302.58 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 302.58 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 55,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.52/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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