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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.26 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.26 and 128.08 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.26 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.26 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.26 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 38,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073.06/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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