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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.81 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.81 and 132.25 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.81 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.81 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.81 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 39,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253.52/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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