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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 302.67 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 302.67 and 182.64 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 302.67 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/302.67 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 302.67 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 55,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,279.65/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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