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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 296.76 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 296.76 and 132.17 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 296.76 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/296.76 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 296.76 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 39,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,221.78/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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