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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 296.65 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 296.65 and 136.38 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 296.65 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/296.65 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 296.65 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 40,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457.13/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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