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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 303.44 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 303.44 and 182.96 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 303.44 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/303.44 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 303.44 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 55,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,517.38/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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