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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.67 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.67 and 136.47 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.67 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.67 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.67 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 40,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,485.07/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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