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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 297.68 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 297.68 and 132.78 is: 183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 297.68 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/297.68 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 297.68 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 39,524.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524.31/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.30

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