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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.80 and 128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.80 and 128.47 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.80 = 128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.80 = 128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.80 × 128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 38,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,258.37/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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