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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 296.79 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 296.79 and 137.42 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 296.79 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/296.79 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 296.79 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 40,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,784.88/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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