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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 296.82 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 296.82 and 137.56 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 296.82 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/296.82 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 296.82 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 40,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,830.56/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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