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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 296.85 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 296.85 and 132.26 is: 182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 296.85 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/296.85 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 296.85 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 39,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259.90/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.46

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