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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 297.90 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 297.90 and 128.55 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 297.90 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/297.90 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 297.90 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 38,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295.05/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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