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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 297.67 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 297.67 and 128.36 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 297.67 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/297.67 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 297.67 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 38,208.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208.92/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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