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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.86 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.86 and 132.98 is: 183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.86 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.86 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.86 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 39,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,607.27/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.47

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