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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 297.08 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 297.08 and 132.34 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 297.08 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/297.08 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 297.08 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 39,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.57/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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