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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.72 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.72 and 132.87 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.72 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.72 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.72 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 39,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.29/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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