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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 296.96 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 296.96 and 132.27 is: 182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 296.96 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/296.96 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 296.96 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 39,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,278.24/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.62

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