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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 296.76 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 296.76 and 137.36 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 296.76 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/296.76 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 296.76 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 40,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.95/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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