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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 297.16 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 297.16 and 128.01 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 297.16 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/297.16 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 297.16 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 38,039.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039.45/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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