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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 296.67 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 296.67 and 137.44 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 296.67 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/296.67 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 296.67 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 40,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,774.32/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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