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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 297.77 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 297.77 and 132.82 is: 183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 297.77 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/297.77 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 297.77 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 39,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,549.81/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.22

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