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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.41, 297.17 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.41, 297.17 and 132.47 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.41 : 297.17 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.41/297.17 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.41x = 297.17 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.41x = 39,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.62/215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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