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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 296.64 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 296.64 and 132.07 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 296.64 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/296.64 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 296.64 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 39,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,177.00/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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