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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 296.82 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 296.82 and 136.46 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 296.82 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/296.82 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 296.82 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 40,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,504.06/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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