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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 297.16 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 297.16 and 128.04 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 297.16 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/297.16 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 297.16 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 38,048.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048.37/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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