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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.93 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.93 and 128.54 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.93 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.93 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.93 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 38,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294.43/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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