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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.30 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.30 and 128.10 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.30 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.30 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.30 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 38,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.13/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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