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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 296.76 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 296.76 and 136.45 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 296.76 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/296.76 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 296.76 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 40,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,492.90/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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