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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 297.04 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 297.04 and 132.48 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 297.04 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/297.04 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 297.04 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 39,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,351.86/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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