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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 297.97 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 297.97 and 132.99 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 297.97 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/297.97 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 297.97 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 39,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,627.03/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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