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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 297.04 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 297.04 and 132.43 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 297.04 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/297.04 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 297.04 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 39,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335.52/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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