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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 296.70 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 296.70 and 132.24 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 296.70 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/296.70 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 296.70 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 39,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235.61/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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