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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.33, 297.05 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.33, 297.05 and 132.39 is: 182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.33 : 297.05 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.33/297.05 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.33x = 297.05 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.33x = 39,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,325.79/215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.63

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