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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 296.84 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 296.84 and 137.50 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 296.84 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/296.84 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 296.84 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 40,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,815.84/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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