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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 297.40 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 297.40 and 128.22 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 297.40 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/297.40 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 297.40 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 38,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132.63/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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