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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.99 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.99 and 128.67 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.99 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.99 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.99 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 38,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342.37/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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