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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.87 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.87 and 132.95 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.87 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.87 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.87 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 39,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,600.33/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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