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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.28 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.28 and 132.65 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.28 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.28 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.28 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 39,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434.91/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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