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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.84 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.84 and 132.94 is: 183.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.84 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.84 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.84 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 39,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594.85/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.41

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