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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.67 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.67 and 132.12 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.67 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.67 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.67 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 39,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,197.00/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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