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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.25 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.25 and 128.02 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.25 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.25 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.25 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 38,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,053.95/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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