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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.32 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.32 and 132.20 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.32 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.32 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.32 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 42,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.90/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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