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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 297.04 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 297.04 and 132.34 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 297.04 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/297.04 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 297.04 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 39,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310.27/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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