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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 297.06 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 297.06 and 136.59 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 297.06 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/297.06 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 297.06 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 40,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573.94/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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