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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.72 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.72 and 132.16 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.72 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.72 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.72 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 39,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,214.52/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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