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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 297.72 and 133.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 297.72 and 133.00 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 297.72 = 133.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/297.72 = 133.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 297.72 × 133.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 39,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596.76/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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