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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 296.94 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 296.94 and 136.56 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 296.94 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/296.94 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 296.94 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 40,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550.13/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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