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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 296.84 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 296.84 and 136.36 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 296.84 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/296.84 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 296.84 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 40,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.10/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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