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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 296.93 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 296.93 and 132.28 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 296.93 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/296.93 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 296.93 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 39,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276.50/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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