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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 297.96 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 297.96 and 133.06 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 297.96 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/297.96 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 297.96 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 39,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.56/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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