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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.45 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.45 and 132.60 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.45 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.45 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.45 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 39,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.87/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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