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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 297.89 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 297.89 and 132.95 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 297.89 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/297.89 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 297.89 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 39,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604.48/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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