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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 297.48 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 297.48 and 132.69 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 297.48 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/297.48 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 297.48 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 39,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.62/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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