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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297.23 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297.23 and 137.76 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297.23 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297.23 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297.23 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 40,946.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946.40/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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