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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.28 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.28 and 182.88 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.28 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.28 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.28 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 54,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366.57/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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