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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 296.82 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 296.82 and 136.36 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 296.82 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/296.82 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 296.82 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 40,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474.38/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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