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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 303.32 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 303.32 and 182.88 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 303.32 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/303.32 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 303.32 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 55,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471.16/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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