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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 297.18 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 297.18 and 132.46 is: 182.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 297.18 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/297.18 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 297.18 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 39,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.46/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.75

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