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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.19 and 132.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.19 and 132.41 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.19 = 132.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.19 = 132.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.19 × 132.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 39,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,350.93/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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