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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 297.01 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 297.01 and 132.32 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 297.01 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/297.01 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 297.01 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 39,300.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300.36/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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