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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 297.68 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 297.68 and 182.88 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 297.68 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/297.68 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 297.68 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 54,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,439.72/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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