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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 297.90 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 297.90 and 128.57 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 297.90 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/297.90 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 297.90 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 38,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299.51/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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