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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.50, 305.42 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.50, 305.42 and 182.02 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.50 : 305.42 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.50/305.42 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.50x = 305.42 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.50x = 55,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.55/221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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