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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 297.96 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 297.96 and 128.56 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 297.96 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/297.96 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 297.96 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 38,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305.74/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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