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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 297.59 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 297.59 and 132.87 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 297.59 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/297.59 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 297.59 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 39,540.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,540.12/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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