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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.52 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.52 and 132.77 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.52 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.52 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.52 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 39,499.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,499.91/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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