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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.42 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.42 and 128.22 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.42 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.42 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.42 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 38,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135.19/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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