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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 305.59 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 305.59 and 182.44 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 305.59 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/305.59 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 305.59 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 55,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,752.20/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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