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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 297.16 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 297.16 and 132.48 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 297.16 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/297.16 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 297.16 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 39,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,367.76/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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