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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.27 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.27 and 128.07 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.27 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.27 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.27 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 38,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071.37/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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