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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 302.85 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 302.85 and 182.68 is: 251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 302.85 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/302.85 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 302.85 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 55,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,323.88/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.96

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