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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 297.33 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 297.33 and 128.08 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 297.33 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/297.33 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 297.33 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 38,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080.80/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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