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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.46 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.46 and 132.70 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.46 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.46 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.46 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 39,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471.94/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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