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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 303.18 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 303.18 and 182.44 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 303.18 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/303.18 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 303.18 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 55,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,312.16/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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