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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 296.78 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 296.78 and 132.16 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 296.78 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/296.78 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 296.78 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 39,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.44/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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