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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 297.83 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 297.83 and 128.49 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 297.83 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/297.83 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 297.83 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 38,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267.53/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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