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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.28 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.28 and 132.52 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.28 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.28 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.28 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 42,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.55/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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