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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.75 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.75 and 182.11 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.75 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.75 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.75 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 55,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135.60/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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