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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.12, 332.93 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.12, 332.93 and 182.52 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.12 : 332.93 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.12/332.93 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.12x = 332.93 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.12x = 60,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766.38/221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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