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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 297.51 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 297.51 and 132.67 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 297.51 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/297.51 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 297.51 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 39,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470.65/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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