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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 303.17 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 303.17 and 182.58 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 303.17 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/303.17 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 303.17 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 55,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353.92/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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