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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.75 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.75 and 132.92 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.75 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.75 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.75 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 39,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576.93/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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