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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 297.45 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 297.45 and 132.65 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 297.45 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/297.45 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 297.45 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 39,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,456.74/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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