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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 297.50 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 297.50 and 132.68 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 297.50 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/297.50 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 297.50 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 39,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,470.15/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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