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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 297.53 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 297.53 and 128.26 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 297.53 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/297.53 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 297.53 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 38,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160.56/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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