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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 297.10 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 297.10 and 132.41 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 297.10 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/297.10 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 297.10 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 39,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,339.92/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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