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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.46 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.46 and 128.24 is: 177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.46 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.46 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.46 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 38,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.27/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.00

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