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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 297.97 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 297.97 and 128.60 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 297.97 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/297.97 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 297.97 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 38,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317.13/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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