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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.61 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.61 and 128.25 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.61 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.61 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.61 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 38,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168.16/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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