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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 302.48 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 302.48 and 182.04 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 302.48 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/302.48 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 302.48 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 55,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063.91/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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