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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.54 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.54 and 132.69 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.54 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.54 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.54 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 39,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,479.92/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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