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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 297.72 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 297.72 and 182.96 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 297.72 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/297.72 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 297.72 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 54,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470.85/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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