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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 297.44 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 297.44 and 132.72 is: 183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 297.44 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/297.44 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 297.44 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 39,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,476.24/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.07

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