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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 297.21 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 297.21 and 132.43 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 297.21 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/297.21 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 297.21 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 39,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,359.83/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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