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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 297.30 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 297.30 and 132.58 is: 182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 297.30 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/297.30 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 297.30 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 39,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,416.03/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.95

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