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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.14 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.14 and 132.45 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.14 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.14 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.14 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 39,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,355.53/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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