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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.17 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.17 and 131.29 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.17 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.17 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.17 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 39,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014.05/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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