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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.60 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.60 and 182.88 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.60 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.60 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.60 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 54,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,425.09/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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