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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.75, 306.14 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.75, 306.14 and 182.87 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.75 : 306.14 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.75/306.14 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.75x = 306.14 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.75x = 55,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,981.38/221.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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