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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.60 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.60 and 132.14 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.60 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.60 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.60 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 39,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,192.72/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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