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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.26 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.26 and 132.56 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.26 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.26 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.26 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 39,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.79/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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