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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 297.63 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 297.63 and 128.32 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 297.63 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/297.63 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 297.63 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 38,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.14/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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