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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.72 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.72 and 136.38 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.72 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.72 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.72 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 40,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466.67/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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