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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.92 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.92 and 128.52 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.92 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.92 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.92 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 38,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288.68/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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