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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.68 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.68 and 132.13 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.68 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.68 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.68 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 39,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200.33/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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