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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 296.98 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 296.98 and 132.30 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 296.98 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/296.98 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 296.98 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 39,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,290.12/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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