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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.80 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.80 and 132.87 is: 183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.80 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.80 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.80 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 39,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,568.02/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.39

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