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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.23 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.23 and 132.52 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.23 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.23 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.23 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 39,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388.92/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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