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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 297.02 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 297.02 and 132.38 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 297.02 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/297.02 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 297.02 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 39,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319.84/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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