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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 297.17 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 297.17 and 132.46 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 297.17 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/297.17 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 297.17 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 39,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363.14/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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